WSR Photography Tour to Pandharichi Vari From 01st to 03rd July 2016 !! विठ्ठल भेटीची आस !! येळकोट येळकोट जय मल्हार | सदानंदाचा विजय असो |खंडोबाच्या नावाने चांगभलं Short Info: Category: Special Cultural & Photography Tour Duration: 01 Night/02 Days Cost: 4500/- Per Person 4300/- WSR Members Tour Lead: Satish B / Yamini Mande About: Pandharichi Vari is an annual pilgrimage in Maharashtra that starts from Alandi near Pune and ends in Pandharpur, a distance of more than 205 kilometres. The word ‘Vari’ in Marathi literally means ‘to visit at regular intervals’, therefore this annual pilgrimage to pay tributes to Bhagwan Viththala in Pandharpur is termed as Pandharichi Vari. There are a total of four Varis which are conducted in the months of Magha, Ashadha, Kartik of the Hindu Lunar Calendar. Although all Varis are equally important, the Ashadhi Vari has an unusual and special significance and draws hundreds of thousands of Varkaris, devotees from Maharashtra and Karnataka. It also draws significantly large number of scholars from all corners of the world who are interested in the culture and heritage of Bhagwat Dharma and are studying the Saint literature of Maharashtra. Itinerary: Day 0: Meet at thane ( Kopari Bus Stop ) near Gavdevi Mandir at 11.30 pm Depart overnight journey towards patas Day 01: Early morning check in the DINDI NO 23 CONTACT PERSON YELWANDE BUA (MAULI) Early morning entry in the dindi will be full of ” विठ्ठलनामाचा गजर” and lots of Photography. Enjoy the magical environment with lots of portraits serenity, purity and devoted people also the landscapes. Post enjoy the kirtans and bhajans if you intent to or else can do some night photography and retire to bed Day 2: Early morning proceed the journey towards “GAD JEJURI”. Reach at Jejuri. Explore the fort and proceed towards Mumbai After lunch and en-route visit Prati Balaji if time permit. Drop to all at thane Station. Tour Concludes with Happy Memori… Read more

WSR INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL Nature tour to Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary From 14th – 15th August 2016 Last Day for Booking: 10th July 2016 Short Info: Category: Wildlife Tour Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights Cost: 3,500/- Per Person 3,300/- WSR Members Tour Lead: Satish B / Yamini M Minimum participants required: 15 About: The Phansad Wildlife sanctuary is located in Murud and Roha talukas of Raigad District. It is located with the coastal stretch of Arabian sea. Forests of the Sanctuary were earlier Hunting Reserve of the erstwhile Janjira State and were famous for the wildlife that they sustained.Prior to 1948,this sanctury was the game sanctuary and well protected by Nawab of Janjira. Due to excessive hunting and other indiscriminate use of the forests now show signs of degradation. Situated on low hills of the Malabar Coast, west of the north Sahyadri with the uniqueness of vegetation normally associated with high altitude and inland areas, it ranks high among biodiversity hotspots of the Western Ghats ecosystem, in terms of number of moist zone species regionally endangered and endemic to the Western Ghat. The Government has declared the area of 52.73 sq. km. as sanctuary dated 25.02.1986. And hand over to wildlife Division thane on 1994 for wild life management and protection. Itinerary: Day 1: 14th August 2016 Meeting point – 7.00 am at Kopri Bus Stop near ( Gavdevi Mandir ) Thane (E) 7.00 am – Start journey towards Phansad WLS can wait for half hour more for any participant coming from distant place 09.30 am – On the way Breakfast at Vadkhal naka. 12.30 pm – Reach Phansad, shift to Home stay. Forest dept shaks and tents 01.00 pm – Lunch and introduction 02.00 pm – Short Nature Trail (on road for monsoon birds) 04.00 pm – Forest Nature Trail it’s a flat trek of 6 kms and can sit on machan watch tower and enjoy. 08.00 pm – Return to Guest house 08.30 pm Dinner 09.30 pm Night trail at nearby area (Optional) Day 2: 15th Augus… Read more

WSR Tour to Umred Karhandla from 28th To 30th October 2016 We Invite you all to the new territory of Handsome Tiger Jai at Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary !! Last Day for Booking: 15th August 2016 Short Info: Category: Wildlife Tour Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights Cost: 13,000/- Per Person 12,750/- WSR Members Tour Lead: Satish B / Yamini M About the Tour: Umred Karhandla is a wildlife sanctuary near Nagpur which recently came into lime light due to migration of a famous tiger from Nagzira wildlife sanctuary named Jay. The handsome hunk “Jay” is currently one of the most royal tigers in central India today and is a jewel in the crown of Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary. Umred actually is a small forest area which serves an important corridor for wildlife in Tadoba, Nagzira, Pench and Umred itself. Today Umred is in budding condition on tourism map of India, but with the kind of potential it possess in terms of biodiversity and tiger sightings, it will soon be a prime attraction among wildlife lovers and wildlife photographers. Itinerary: Day 0: Travel by Train No: 12289, Nagpur Duronto Express at Mumbai CST: 08:15 pm (Thursday, 27th Oct 2016) Day 1: Meet at Nagpur at 08:00 am. Transfer to Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary area by private vehicle. Check in, Freshen up and Lunch. Ice-breaking session and introduction of Umred Karhandla. After Lunch Leave for 1st Jungle Safari. Evening Back to Resort. Discussion, Dinner and then Rest. Day 2: Early Morning, Leave for 2nd Jungle Safari. Back for breakfast. Have rest and lunch. After Lunch Leave for 3rd Jungle Safari. Evening Back to Resort. Dinner. Post Dinner Experience Sharing Session. Rest. Day 3: Early Morning Leave For 4th Jungle Safari. Check Out. Lunch and Post Lunch Leave For Nagpur. Reach Nagpur by 4 pm. Return Journey by Train no: 12290, NGP – CSTM Duronto at 08:40 pm Tour Concludes with Happy Memories 🙂 Cost: 13,000/- Per Person 12,750/- WSR Members Inclusions… Read more

Small Steps Adventures: One day Trek to Tikona fort, Lonavla on 12th June’16. Tikona (Marathi: तिकोना) also known as Vitandgad) is the dominant hill fort in Maval in western India. It is located nearKamshet around 60 km from Pune. The village nearest to the fort is called Tikona-Peth. The 3500 ft high hill is pyramidal in shape and the name Tikona means “triangle”. The fort is a trekking destination noted for the large doors, the temple of ‘Trimbakeshwar Mahadev’, a water tanks (seven water tanks) and some Satvahan caves. Trek organisers also commend the views of Pawna dam and the nearby forts ofTung, Lohagad and Visapur. There is Pawana lake at the summit. Itinerary:Meeting point: Panvel Station.7.00 am: Sharp we start from Panvel station9.00 am: Pick up Pune people@ Kamshet Highway( Near Kamshet Station)10.00 am : Reach base village- Breakfast- Introduction & start ascend- 2 hr to reach top- explore fort1.00 pm: tiffin sharing on top of fort 2.30pm: Start descend 4.00 pm: Reach base village.- Evening 6.00 pm Drop at Lonavla Station8.00 pm: @PanvelTotal cost Per Head:- Mumbai: Rs 800/–Pune: Rs 650/-Cost includes: BF+ Tea + Evening + traveling by by Private Bus)Things to carry:1. At least 2 litter of drinking water.2. Photo ID card.3. Good trekking or sport shoes (Compulsory)4. Some ready to eat food (plum cakes, biscuits)5. Electral/Tang powder/Glucose-D/salt6. Cap, camera, mobiles phones, socks, extra pairs of cloths. ( if required)7. Any personal medicine.****Please do not carr
y or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewelry, etc. If carried, then we Do Not take any liability for the same.Rules:1. Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited.2. Trek/camp leader’s decision will be final and binding.3. Small Steps reserves all the right to change/deviate/cancel the plans without prior notice.4. Telephonic confirmation is mandatory; if unable to contact us then send a text message and we will call you back.6. Please avoid wearing Gold and other jewelry… Read more

Dear All,Bhramanti365 invites you for One day Trek to Kalavantin Pinnacle on 17th July 2016 The fort of Kalavantin was used as a watch tower and is located right next to Prabhalgad fort on the old Mumbai-Pune route.The beauty of this trek is the amazing rock cut steps that zig-zag their way up the mountain to take you to the top of the fort.Here is some info abt the fort:Height: 2300 feet above MSL (Approx) Grade: Medium – Thrilling Base Village: ThakurwadiStarting Point: Meet at 07:30 AM (Sharp) at Panvel Bus Depot on Sunday 17th July 2016 ( Please ensure punctuality )Move ahead to Base Village by Tumtums. Introduction, instructions and start the trek Reach the Plateau in 2 hrsAscend to Pinnacle (Breakfast served) Reach atop in 2 hrs Explore & Photography TimeStart descend, Reach base and then Base Village Heading to Panvel ST Depot with the means of Transport Reaching Mumbai according to the availability of the TrainsFor confirmation call:Amey Bhagat: 9987121415Do sms if not reachableThe charges for the trek will be Rs 550/- per head, Which includes, Lunch, Breakfast, Transport, Expertise and First AidRegistration Process: Fill up one time registration online Form “http://goo.gl/forms/GzvHYUz9DB ” or else you need to fill up the registration form before starting the event.One has to Transfer (NEFT) 550/- into the Bank account to confirm his / her Registration. (Non-Refundable) – Note: Payment Mode by NEFT / RTGS onlyIn the Name of: Mr AMEY ARUN BHAGAT.Bank :- SBI BANKBranch : NEW PANVEL (EAST)Account No : 20134246954IFS Code: SBIN0011758Once done with the Transaction please msg or send an email on ab@bhramanti365.in then Fill Up The One Time Registration Form. From Link ” http://goo.gl/forms/GzvHYUz9DB “For confirmation/ enquiry pls reply here or do contact on +91- 9987121415 : Amey BhagatDrop a message or what’s app in case your call is not attended..If You are looking for some Do’s & Dont’s on trek Check below linkhttps://www.facebook.com/not… Read more